I know you will never see the items back, but hopefully the culprit will eventually pay big time.
I caught a Shoplifter in my store - (on Cam) - A habitual offender with long criminal past. Pushed prosecution determined to remove this
threat from society for a while.
When his day in court and Sentencing came, his Lawyer Pleaded leniency due to HIV and Kidney Dialysis.
Judge ask my thoughts and I honestly answered:
He continues to Break the law and uses his medical conditions as an easy escape from proper punishment. I understand Medical needs are met for inmates by the state.
Several years later he passed away while still in prison and is no longer a burden on Society.